Research and study

As already indicated, the Special Representative is particularly concerned that in certain areas there is a lack of a knowledge base to take effective action with regard to children affected by armed conflict. For this reason the Office of the Special Representative hopes, in collaboration with its partners, and subject to funding, to stimulate research and study in a number of areas such as: 10-year review of progress and challenges since the Machel report; legal research into the International Criminal Court provisions with regard to war crimes and crimes against humanity in relation to children and armed conflict; research on the girl child in armed conflict; needs and concerns of former boy soldiers, their attitudes to violence, their understanding of masculinity and their responsiveness to alternative livelihoods; lessons learned and best practices in particular successful strategies for the reintegration of children into society; children in transitional justice processes; local norms, values and practices and capacities of local civil society as a front line of protection for children.

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